Private Lesson Faculty

Read about our teachers, decide which one fits your subject, style and schedule, then click the “Contact” link at the end of their bio.

Zac Delmonte

Senior Faculty, Voice

Hours: 10AM-4: 30 PM on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Zac DelMonte is a musician and voice teacher currently living in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated with classical voice training and a Bachelor of Music Education from The Ohio State University, where he currently serves on the Choral Conducting Staff. He frequently works with high school theater and choral programs across Central Ohio as an adjudicator, clinician, and vocal coach.

In addition to his individual voice instruction and work with vocal music programs, Zac is a regular music director, conductor, and pianist for Short North Stage, as well as over 15 additional theater companies around Ohio.

Zac teaches a variety of genres (including musical theater, classical, pop, jazz, and rock), and is currently accepting students ages 12 and up. His instruction is best suited for students looking to learn about healthy singing, and how to use their voices in a way that is stylistically versatile.

Meg Linebaugh

Senior Faculty, Voice

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Meg Linebaugh is a singer and voice teacher from Columbus, Ohio. She has trained in classical singing and musical theater technique and has earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from Ohio Wesleyan University and a Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music. She currently teaches voice lessons at the Powell Academy of Music and performs in the Central Ohio area. She enjoys performing classical art song, musical theater, and opera. She enjoys not only delving into the music and the words, but also into the character and the emotions for every piece.

Meg has performed with Ohio Wesleyan University Opera Theater, Ohio Wesleyan Choral Arts Society, Columbus Dance Theater, Ohio Song Project, Cleveland Institute of Music Opera Theater, and Opera Columbus. Meg is passionate about teaching students to use their voices in healthy and expressive ways. She teaches musical theater and classical voice and believes that a foundation of healthy, strong vocal technique is essential for performing in any genre. She strives to inspire her students to embrace their unique talents and to enjoy the process and experiences of making music and performing. Meg.L@columbuschildrenstheatre.org

Kaitlin Descutner

Acting/ Audition Prep Coach

Hours: Mondays to Fridays 3pm to 8pm; Saturdays 9am to 4pm

Only accepting new students who are auditioning or planning to audition. Theatre experience recommended. Are you looking to prepare for your auditions? Or maybe this is your first time ever taking on an audition! Kaitlin has been working and auditioning professionally in and out of the state for years after studying Theatre and Dance at California University of PA in 2010. She is a regular here at Columbus Children’s Theatre teaching both privately and in class settings. Being a working actor herself, her motto as a teacher is to “preach what she practices.” Working with Kaitlin, students will be coached using intermediate to advanced character development and study through monologue and musical theatre pieces. Other forms of audition preparation are exercising quick retention through dance, refreshing your vocal technique while implementing your acting tactics, updating your “audition book,” and practicing focus and improv skills through callback scene settings. Please feel free to contact her to learn more about your opportunities with Kaitlin and visit her actor website at www.kaitlindescutner.com.

Brian Gray

Voice, Acting

Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 5p-8p; Saturdays 9a-12p

Brian is a singer and actor who has been living in Columbus since 2010. He holds two degrees: a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Otterbein University, and a Master of Music in Music Theatre from Oklahoma City University. Brian has performed with several companies, including Loessen Summer Theatre (East Carolina University), Playhouse On The Square (Memphis, TN), Lexington Children’s Theatre (Lexington, KY), and Springer Opera House (Columbus, GA) where he performed in their national tour of Route 66. Locally, Brian has worked with Imagine Productions, State of the Arts Productions, Evolution Theatre, and Available Light Theatre. Brian is currently in CCT’s Touring Productions.

Maggie Green

Voice, Keyboard Skills

Hours: Tues & Thur, 3pm-9pm.(Other times may be available. Please inquire below. )Maggie Green is a graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Music with emphasis on Vocal Performance and Music Business. She has performed at the Columbus Arts Festival, the Columbus Jazz & RibFest and the Gahanna Jazz & Blues Festival, as well as other local and regional clubs, festivals and events. Maggie specializes in jazz and Brazilian music, having traveled to Brazil extensively and recorded a CD there of all Brazilian repertoire with Rio’s top performers. She is currently on the faculty at Otterbein University as the jazz vocal instructor. Maggie has experience teaching a wide variety of styles including jazz, pop, musical theater and classical repertoire. Maggie enjoys working with students of all ages and is very excited about joining the Columbus Children’s Theater.

Kelsey Hopkins

Acting

Hours: Mondays and Fridays, 5-8pm; Saturdays 9am-4pm

Kelsey started acting in shows and taking classes with CCT when she was 13. Since then she went on to graduate from Wright State University with a BFA Acting with an emphasis in Musical Theatre and pursued an Acting career. After college, Kelsey traveled for a bit working and teaching at regional theatres around the country before moving to New York City. While in New York she had the opportunity to do film, cabarets, improv, Off-Broadway workshops, as well as taken master classes from some of the biggest names in the industry. After so many years away, Kelsey is happy to have come full circle teaching and working for the company where it all began for her.

Beth Josephsen

Acting

Hours: 10am-4pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, additional times potentially available upon request

Beth Josephsen is a professional actor, director, and stage movement coach. She graduated from The Ohio State University Department of Theatre with Honors and Distinction, focusing on acting, movement, and play writing. Beth is one of the Advanced Performance Academy instructors at Columbus Children’s Theatre. She is also an Ensemble Member of Actors’ Theatre of Columbus where she serves as the Company Movement Coach and Outreach Coordinator. Beth teaches Shakespeare in local schools and runs the 8th grade Shakespeare Festival at the Columbus Gifted Academy.

Heidi Kok

Dance

Hours: Mondays and Thursdays 4-7pm*Not currently accepting new students

Heidi Kok has been a dancer for 30+ years, with training in Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and Tap. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater and Dance from Otterbein College. She worked as a professional dancer/singer/actor in musical theater, performing in New York City and nationwide, in shows such as Spamalot, Mary Poppins, and the Broadway National Tour of Oklahoma!. She is also a certified Vinyasa Yoga Instructor.

She is comfortable teaching ballet, jazz, modern, tap (beginner level), and yoga. She is an excellent teacher for learning/improving proper technique and alignment, in any style of dance. She strives to teach dancers to move their bodies in a healthy way so as not to risk injury. She is very skilled at breaking down steps in a way that is easy to understand for dancers of all ability levels. 60 minute sessions are preferable.

Megan Shepston Overly

Dance, Yoga

Hours: Not currently accepting new studentsMegan has spent a lifetime studying movement! She has trained at several dance academies throughout the country, including the Joffrey Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet, and Virginia School of the Arts. Megan holds an undergraduate degree in Dance with Emphasis on Ballet from the University of Cincinnati’s College–Conservatory of Music. She has professional experience performing in both ballet and musical theater. Megan is a great choice for students interested in studying ballet, jazz, contemporary, modern, musical theatre dance, or tap. She can help students strengthen their technique and artistry, and gain confidence for upcoming auditions.

Megan has also completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training program through Yoga on High, earning a certificate that allows her to be a Registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance. Megan has practiced yoga for ten years, mostly in the ashtanga and vinyasa disciplines. Her teacher training included modules in anatomy, yoga philosophy, breath work, meditation, and sequencing. Private yoga sessions are a great choice for yoga practitioners at any level who are looking for proper alignment and exercises to help open and strengthen the body. Megan can also tailor a yoga practice to help align, strengthen, and open students for proper vocal and dance technique.